Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-06-24
sUNDAY.sCHOOL ASSEMBLY.
Interesting Meetings mt Spring Grove
The Normal Glass.

The Normal Glass.
A large and deeply interested Nor
NAL class met Rev. J. S. Ostrander before
the stand at p. m, Wednesday. The
lesson was on first, The Bible from God
second, Method of Instruction. The even
ing praise service was conducted by Rev.
j. H. Lincoln. AT 7:3O Rev. NJ. H. Smith
addressed fine audience on the topic
"The Sunday Teachers Power"
Although the weather was threatening on
Thursday morning yet fair number was
present at a Bible service led by Rev. w.
II. Walker of Hydeville. At 9 o'clock
superintendent and teachers conference
was held conducted by Rev. NJ. IL.
Smith. Teaching of the lesson and
Sunday school singing were the two
principle topics before the con
ference. At 10 o'clock the Normal
class met Mr. Ostrander for lesson drill
and instruction. The rain at this time be
gan to fall yet the people gathered to
learn.
From II to 12 Rev. w. II. Walker con
Quoted Bible reading in which all pres
ent were deeply interested. Mr.. Walker
is at home in Bible lore.
The clouds having broken by 2 o'clock
a pleasant children's class assembled wit
Mrs. Ostrander who reviewed the class on
lesson of yesterday and taught concerning
the third 1000 years of Old Testament his
tory. Mrs. Ostrander adapts herself and
teaching in most admirable manner to
all in her class.
The Close of IA Successful Meeting at
Spring Grove.
The Normal class and lesson drill on
the programme for 10 a. m. Thursday
was called at p. m. and took the place
of Rev. II. C. Farrar, who failed to be
present. The lesson was on 1.-The History
of tie English Bible and Illustration in
I Teaching" 1t was among the most in
teresting and instructive lessons yet given.
The hearthstone service at O'Clock was
of a social order and was conducted by
Presiding Elder Bennett. Miss Mott pre-
sided at the organ. Rev. j. Mott and Mr.
Huntington of Burlington read the scrip
lures Several spoke of the benefits Of
prayer in the family and its influence on
the household for good.
Although rain had fallen in torrents for
two hours before yet the $50 evening lee
ture by Rev. j. 5. Ostrander WIS well at
tended. Many fine pictures were shown
on canvass byan unusually brilliant light
He took his audience over the Brooklyn
bridge and left it in the city of Jerusa-
lem. Rey. w. H. Walker and son assist
ed the lecturer in placing and removing
the scenes. All in attendance went away
with one thought most excellent"
Friday the last day of the assembly
dawned beautifully, the air was fresh
and fine, the trees were full of singing
birds and all seemed to be in unusual
good spirits.
The morning prayer service was held in
front of the stand at $40 led by Rev. j.
w. Bennett. From to 10 a Teachers
1
was also led by Rev. Bennett-several
took part and different methods of work
in the ordinary church We're given. From
10 to II Mr.. Ostrander taught his Normal
class on Canon of Scripture and methods
of Instruction" He taught from chart of
trander is no ordinary teacher of the
word. From II to II Rev. f. Widmer
gave very interesting and instructive
address on 1.-The Scripture and its Sab
bath" When the speaker closed no one
had the least doubt that the Christian
and not the Jewish Sabbath is the proper
one to observe.
At2 p. III. Mrs. Ostrander met her chill
dren class for the last time. The lesson
was on the. Bible and the fourth 1000 years
of Old Testament history with a review
of the former 1000 years. Mrs. Ostrander
greatly endeared herself to the entire class.
| At 3 p. m. on Friday Rev. II. +. Austin
delivered very fine address on personal
elements in the Sunday-school teacher"
| The Sunday-schOol teachers work is
everlasting in its results" The work of
the teacher is short of true success if it
does not lead the pupil to Christ. He
helps his class to build character He
should be what he would have his class
be. He should not run in lesson leaf ruts
He should command the respect of his
class His life should be an object lesson
in Christian living. Nobility of character
should be his and seek to impart it to hi,
class"
The address made as profound an i'm
preston on the audience as any yet given
| Mr.. Austin Is able to and does effectiv,
work in the pulpit and Sunday-school.
AT O'Clock Mr.. Ostrander stood befor,
his class for the last time for instruction
and drill The lesson was on 1.-THE art o
questioning" The interest exceeded tina
of any previous hour. The class as i
goes forth to meet its different classes il
the Sunday school Will be greatly helped
by instruction and suggestions given b,
the teachers in the grove. Many pack
ed their things and left for their home
. on the evening trains.
The parting service held at : o'clocl
was of social order, held before the stan'
and conducted by the conductor of the as
sembly, Rev. j. w. Bennett
AS soon as it became dark enough Mr.
{ Ostrander gave his last lecture and eX
| HlDILlOi Ou 'OCNCli cars Nv
Yosemite and Mammoth Cave" Tn
views were fine and shown by good cal
cum light Mr.. Ostrander was in pleas
ant mood as he had been and all enioye
the hour. The good-byes were said an
all returned to their homes feeling thi
the first Home Chautauqua" had bee
! deeply interesting and would prove life
f long good. Mr.. and Mrs. Ostrander too
~ the morning train south amid the far,
; wells Of friends on the platform of the sti
= ton.
The NaTnnnt Christinn nIassanuor q, l.